Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact Investing FundFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

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Milestones

2024-2025: CA RISE Partner
2025-2026: SNAP E&T Community of Practice

Populations Served

Multi-barrier

Industries

Environmental Services

Location

California

Gov. Partnerships & Policy, Press Release

REDF, SJI, CEO, and FareStart Announce Launch of 2025 SNAP E&T Technical Assistance Cohort

Twenty-five organizations will receive support to help them launch or expand their offerings as SNAP Employment and Training...

CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy

Photo Gallery: California Legislators Meet with CA RISE Grantees

Explore highlights from events all over California, where local legislators connected face-to-face with the ESEs in their...

CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy, Press Release

61 Social Impact Businesses Awarded $25M in Funding and Support, With Launch of California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise

California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (CA RISE), a nation-leading statewide investment in businesses hiring...